Further ditra performs all these functions while still providing adequate support load distribution for the tile covering.
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The other side of the membrane is covered with square cavities to hold the tile adhesive.
Ditra can be installed over a variety of subfloors including concrete plywood osb and radiant heated floors.
It is made of polyethylene creating a waterproofing layer protecting the substrate.
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Elastomeric membranes are one of the most durable types of anti fracture membrane systems that can be installed under a ceramic tile installation.
Designed specifically for ceramic tile and dimension stone installations ditra serves as an uncoupling layer waterproofing membrane and vapor management layer that accommodates moisture from beneath the tile covering.
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It provides uncoupling to prevent cracked tile and grout.
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The side of the membrane that faces the subfloor has a fabric backing for better adhesion to the thinset.
When installing a tile floor a layer of cement backer board is usually put down over a plywood subfloor to provide a firm stable surface.
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A waterproof underlayment membrane like ditra from schluter systems can be substituted for backer board.
Ditra is an uncoupling membrane designed for ceramic and stone tile installations on floors.
Made of lightweight polyethylene the membrane is only 1 8 thick and can be cut easily with a utility knife.
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The seams where two membranes meet should be sealed only with the tape or sealant.
The membrane installs over a layer of thinset and additional thinset is used to affix the tiles.
It provides uncoupling to prevent cracked tile and grout.
Like cementboard an uncoupling membrane such as schluter ditra must be set on a layer of thinset.
Decoupling membranes are designed to prevent newly laid tile floors from cracking if the substrate beneath them moves in any way due to natural or environmental causes.